Earthquake 17 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (1.6 md) (2024-12-08 16:13:04 UTC)

1733674384

40.3698, -124.4743

12.42 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km WNW of Petrolia, CA, at 2024-12-08 16:13:04 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 17 km WNW of Petrolia, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 17 km WNW of Petrolia, CA (1.6 md) (2024-12-08 16:13:04 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75099551

Nearest Places

Mendocino Canyon / 2.09 km
Outer Break / 7 km
Fauntleroy Rock / 7.33 km
Blunts Reef Coast Guard Station / 7.39 km
Devils Gate Rock / 7.42 km

Comment

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Nearest Earthquake

15 km WNW of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734908368
Depth: 10.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

32 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734907919
Depth: 16.14 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734907909
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

23 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1734839038
Depth: 4.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)